APB HAWAII
Established 2002
Established in the 90's The A'ala Park Bastards or “APB” were the local crew that inhabited the downtown Honolulu skating rink in notorious A'ala Park. This little parcel of land known as Hell's half acre in Chinatown became notorious for being an adult playground, filled with crime, hookers, drugs, scandal, and downright debauchery—and many wouldn’t have it any other way. For the past 30 years skateboarders have reveled in that chaos. The A'ala Park Bastards span several generations of Chinatown skateboarding. In 2002 APB Skateshop was opened along with a newly redesigned skatepark right across the street. This solidified skateboarding’s presence in Honolulu, bringing a much-needed light to the dark that has filled this area for so long.
Despite the area’s bad reputation, the shop and the park have become an attraction for everyone looking to get a taste of the Hawaiian skate scene and experience a little version of Hawaii you might not have expected. Numerous eateries and bars have sprung up as well as larger apartments and office towers. Located in the historic Armstrong Building, APB remains a fixture in Honolulu providing Hawaii the best selection of skateboarding footwear, apparel, and accessories that the Pacific has to offer. Please stop in and check us out and look at what we have to offer in our online store. Mahalo!
